A Health to Mark Twain (Greetings and Inscriptio
The collection of essays explores the American identity through humor and satire, critiquing societal norms and conventions while celebrating individuality and freedom. It delves into themes of morality, politics, and culture, often using irony and ridicule to make pointed commentary on the human condition. The tone is witty and engaging, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Tribute, Occasional · 163 words
First lines
At his Birthday Feast
With memories old and wishes new We crown our cups again, And here's to you, and here's to you With love that ne'er shall wane! And may you keep, at sixty-seven, The joy of earth, the hope of heaven, And fame well-earned, and friendship true, And peace that comforts every pain, And faith that fights the battle through, And all your heart's unbounded wealth, And all your wit, and all your health, -- Yes, here's a hearty health to you, And here's to you, and here's to you, Long life to you, Mark Twain.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Tribute, Occasional, Literary, Inspirational
- Length: 163 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Tribute — The content is a celebratory tribute to Mark Twain, expressing admiration and well-wishes.
- Occasional — The poem is written for a specific occasion, namely Mark Twain's birthday.
- Literary — The work references a prominent literary figure, Mark Twain, and is written by another literary figure.
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Literary Collection · Inscriptions · Greetings · Mark Twain Tribute · Henry Van Dyke Works · American Literature · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Epigrams · Quotations · Book of Quotes